Crowds took advantage of the warm weather Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, to enjoy the musicians, demonstrations, vendors and treats available at Julebyen, Knife River's annual Christmas village celebration.

Authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of a Minnetonka, Minn., man, whose body washed up on the shore of Lake Superior south of Split Rock Lighthouse last weekend. Derek Sigurd Hansen, 45, was found early on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 25, the Lake County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday evening in a news release, adding that it appeared Hansen had drowned. Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson said Wednesday there is no evidence of foul play; an autopsy is planned.